RASA School of Astrology Learn The Language of the Stars!
Editor: Robin Armstrong
2025-05-27
Gemini New Moon
Northern Hemisphere
About this Newsletter:
All of the symbols in this newsletter refer to the moment of the New Moon.
Twelve hours earlier or later and most of these symbols will change.
Each symbol reveals something relevant to the meaning of the moment.
The moon phase and pattern type will have a longer span of influence,
but their effects will still be profound for that day.
This is a beautiful example of the scope and depth of astrological insights.
The effects of the moment of the new moon will be expressed across the entire month ahead.
The new moon represents the seed moment of the month.
If you can tune into or capture the implications of the seed moment,
You will be powerfully aligned with for the entire month ahead.
Most of these symbols have great depth with significant personal implications.
Tuning into them will allow you to master the month.
These symbols come from a degree of the zodiac and a line of the I Ching hexagrams.
There are 360 different sets of symbols.
In the newsletter the symbols apply to the meaning of the New Moon and the degree it is in.
A similar compilation of symbols can be done for the position of each planet or sensitive point in a horoscope.
There are 360 degrees in the university of life.
The New Moon
When your feelings about the past, memories, and your sense of security
conjunct or meet up with
Your confidence, purposefulness, and your hopes for the future
A profound impression is made.
A note on the harp of the soul.
A seed moment in celestial manifestation.
The Horoscope for the New Moon is for the exact moment of the New Moon.
There are no houses in this chart because the Moon is in all 12 houses at the same time when viewed globally. So this is the true New Moon chart for anywhere on earth. You can add the houses to it according to where you live.
Most computer printouts will draw the horoscope with the houses as appropriate for where you are on the planet. This was not done here in order to focus on things valid for everyone on the planet.
New Moons are the peak points of subjective impressionability in the month.
Receptivity to core insights and to God, are accentuated.
Chanting (or even drumming) on a New Moon will give an extra vitality to your efforts over the following month,
until the next New Moon.
A holy environment and spiritual companions are a great blessing.
The New Moon accumulates and reflects on all of the experiences of the past month. On the New Moon the conglomerate of experiences past, creates a high tide of intuitive impressions. At the moment the Moon meets the Sun, light is shone on these impressions creating a new sense of purpose. It is the Sun than effects the Moon.
From our worldly consciousness we cannot see the combination or aggregate of memories, but we can certainly feel it.
Unfortunately our habit patterns are too gross or physical to allow us to attune to this phenomenon consciously, but we certainly can feel it.
Only the initiate or one established in spiritual disciplines can clearly witness the New Moon within.
For all of the symbolism and associations given here for the new moon, there are also equivalent symbols and associations to each planet or factor in an individual horoscope.
Zodiac Pattern Types
THE BUCKET TYPE:
Nine planets are on one side of the chart with one planet on the other side. (The bowl gets a handle) (Note: If one planet gets past the bowl’s opposition, even by a few degrees, it becomes the handle of the bucket!)
This reveals a person who delves deeply into life and enthusiastically pours forth the results of experience. One’s personal efforts will go out in an uncompromising or rigid manner.
You will have a basic interest in a purpose or cause but you will have little concern over the final results. You will use whatever is at your disposal as you see fit. You are inclined to make allegiances that will be of the most benefit to you.
The handle planet shows the main focus or outlet in life. Here Mars is the handle putting a focus on energy and force.
WANING CRESCENT MOON PHASE
45° – 0°, 3 1/2 to 0 days before the New Moon.
This is the last phase of the lunar cycle before the new moon. It is often called the balsamic moon phase and it lasts for three and one half days from the crescent to the new moon. The light finally disappears into the mystery of silence and darkness. Completion becomes important. Your own projections seem to disappear in the vastness of all that is happening around you.
You are searching for something new but are unsure of how to end the old attachments. Your awareness of others begins to lose relevance as you approach renewal. Try to understand what needs to be left behind. This should be a daily meditation. You have the uncanny ability to know when anything is ending or about to fall apart. Unfortunately it is not usually wise to tell others about it. They would probably consider you to be too negative. You need to learn why things come to an end. It is important for you to mind your own business or you will keep seeing everything that is going to collapse on everyone. Learn to look within for the new vision. Trust silence. Take steps to move towards your vision. Be very selective. Listen and wait.
Often people will not appreciate you until you have gone. Try to insure that your influence is a positive one. Watch what you say. Often you will seem overwhelmed by useless or futile commitments. Do not try to save face. Be honest and let go.
The quality of ending will directly effect the nature of the new beginning just about to come. So be wise. No doubt the universe is unfolding as it should. It may not make sense to others but if you trust your conscience, you will see the way. Hold on to your principles. Do not make promises that you cannot keep, especially long term promises.
You have the tendency to lose yourself in others only to be left very insecure when they do not have the answers. You want to become completely involved with someone. You will constantly search for or wonder about the ultimate love of your life. Often you will feel that what you have is not enough, and then you will wonder why you bother to stay within it.
You are looking for completion and fulfillment and are not likely to embrace freedom comfortably. You want to burn your past for future goals. It is amazing though how long you can procrastinate and wait. You want to help but often do not know what to do. You will probably not bother until somebody else cares.
A little encouragement can have profound effects. To attract positive feedback you must be positive towards others. If you must end a situation, it is important for the reason to be correct, otherwise your problems will reoccur in the new arena.
THE WAXING NEW MOON PHASE
O°- 45°, 0 to 3 1/2 days after the New Moon.
This is the beginning of the lunar cycle and lasts for three and one half days. The light is emerging gently. From the depths of the darkest moment up to the first slim crescent of light, and a little farther until the crescent is smiling brightly.
This is a highly intuitive time filled with deep impressions and new beginnings. This is a time of seed moments and powerful insights. There is a predominant undercurrent of anxious anticipation. A new moon cycle is born.
Born under this phase you need to feel that your life is just beginning to open up. The challenge is subjective: are you prepared to advance your own cause? You should readily adjust your lifestyle to support any new sense of direction that you feel is emerging within you. You will be constantly having to make new starts in life. You will be sensitive to new beginnings and uncertain about your present surroundings. You are inclined to leave old attachments and memories behind. You want to move forward towards your goals and will be frustrated by any setbacks.
When you begin a project it is important to advance with care and gentleness. Make sure that you nurture and protect the germinating seed; ie. the new you. It is usually easier for you to do things than to talk about them. Remember that you do not have to achieve everything right away, but it is important for you to feel that you are advancing toward your goals.
You are the kind of person who plants ideas in the minds of others. You will reach out and impress others subtly. You will always be able to sense the new path that should be taken. As long as you are moving along this path you will feel relatively secure. Worries and problems will surface when you crystallize or stop growing. Do not look back or hold on to the past. Nurture the light within. Protect your own development and do not throw your good ideas out to fools who will not appreciate them. Neither should you follow the dreams of others. Trust your own inner sense of direction. Whenever you can make the effort to be creative, you should. Do not try to explain the process, just do it! Consistent effort will accumulate. Reach out. Rely on your instincts. Grow. Break out of old patterns. Move on. Move on. New beginnings always seem small against the vastness of life around you, none-the-less every journey starts with one small step. Try to find friends who will support and acknowledge your efforts. Always be cautious about what you say. Words can come back to haunt you.
You will always be trying to start something. Make certain that you take time to water the flowers and plants in your garden of hopes and dreams. The end does not always justify the means so make your daily life creative. Take time to smell the flowers along your path. You will be able to draw encouragement and inspiration by listening to birds singing.
DAYLIGHT IS INCREASING = Momentum towards freedom
MORE DAYLIGHT THAN DARKNESS = Individuality predominates
MUTABLE = Adaptable, perceptive, manipulative.
AIR = Communicative, intelligent, cerebral.
MASCULINE = Projective
RULED BY = MERCURY: Need to communicate and make connections
KEYNOTE: = “I think”
PART OF BODY = Lungs, arms, shoulders, and hands.
COLOUR = Orange
GEMS = Agate, marble, topaz, aquamarine, glass, and crystal.
METALS = Mercury
HERBS = Parsley, caraway, lavender, dill, mulberry, walnuts, flax, ferns, linseed, lily of the valley, and skullcap.
Some Gemini Considerations:
Gemini is a Mutable sign.
To be mutable is to be adaptable and perceptive.
Geminis live for their own independent perceptions.
They are free spirits who will indulge their curiosity to its limits.
The can usually find several ways to approach any situation.
They like change, they adapt quickly and they are easily bored.
They will embrace diversity rather than consistency.
They choose freedom and tend to avoid obligations.
Gemini is ruled by Mercury or the mind.
Ideas are empowered.
They pride themselves on their intelligence and their wit.
They are the champions of freedom
And the rebels of responsibility.
They act on their ideas without reflecting on the implications.
They can laugh in the face of adversity.
They will find their own way.
This is the trigram of The Creative, Heaven.
Daylight is greater than darkness
And daylight is increasing to its maximum.
With daylight comes freedom and independence.
The power of creativity ascends.
Actions follow thoughts.
There is no room for sensitive reflection here.
One must put one’s ideas into action.
The Creative leads up to the longest day
And the greatest expression of light and individuality.
One must see how far one can take things
And how much one can actualize one’s ideas and dreams.
The power of creative thought is great!
The Eightfold Path of Right Thought is the path for Gemini.
On this path one is encouraged to promote thoughts
Of selfless renunciation and detachment.
One is advised to strive for thoughts of love and thoughts of non-violence.
These loving thoughts need to be extended to all beings.
Pentans
Pentans are five degree divisions of the Zodiac in which the zodiac repeats itself creating a sub-level of meaning. Sub-pentans divide each 10 degrees of the zodiac into 12 sub-sub-signs adding a third level of meaning. The Zodiac sign is the Main Theme, The Pentan is the Special Focus and the Sub-Pentan is the Intimate Detail.
To Understand Pentans watch this video: (Click on the title Pentans)
Zodiac Faces
Today we see
the Face of Tenacity
Aries: Do your own thing today. If you try to effect changes in others, you will run into tenacious resistance. Life is a continuous battle against inertia. Do not give inertia the opportunity to settle in.
Taurus: Stubborn resistance to the judgments of others. Do your own thing. Be consistent. Do not waver. Do not broadcast what you are going to do before you do it! Stand up for what is yours.
Gemini: Take the initiative today. Do not wait for others or you will wait a long time. Many people have fixed ideas and they will tenaciously resist change. You need to maneuver around any obstacles that surface.
Cancer: Your security will be enhanced by the tenaciousness of others. Maintaining the status will be the mode of operation of the day. Nurture those who are prepared to stand up for themselves.
Leo: If you put out mixed signals or play two people against each other then you will double the resistance that you will encounter. You will create your own opposition. Do not point out the faults of others, especially in public.
Virgo: Personal advancement can be made today, but it will take a tenacious effort on your part. If you talk to much you will attract arguments and criticism. Call people’s bluff. Match their commitment level. Your influence will be greater on the inside.
Libra: You will encounter scintillating conversation today, however some discretion will be needed by you. Respect the privacy and the ownership of others. Do not assume familiarity!
Scorpio: You will be able to plod forward today but it will be expensive. Do not express any dissatisfaction. Neither should you demand favouritism. The less people you tell, the easier it will be to accomplish something.
Sagittarius: A certain amount of procrastination will be valid today. You will not be thinking clearly. Your timing will be off. Make sure that you yourself live up to the very things that you normally would avoid. Be sincere but be silent. Let others figure it out.
Capricorn: You will need to firm up your backbone. You will be challenged by the tardiness of others. People will do things at their own speed. If you want to advance you must make a tenacious effort. This is no time to back down.
Aquarius: You will attract verbal support for your ideas, but you will not be able to loosen the purse string. You will have to be really tenacious if you wish to free someone of their resources.
Pisces: If you can be consistent, you will gain support. If you criticize or complain you will alienate yourself. Keep busy and help others to keep their opinions to themselves.
Hexagram Degrees
06 Gemini 06
Main Theme:
GEM 06°-07° (IC) THE POWER OF THE GREAT: W.34, Line 6: Passive.
Special Focus:
06° 00’-06° 10’ Gem (Ta IC-lvl2) THE JOYOUS, LAKE: W.58, Line 1: Firm.
Intimate Detail:
06° 05’ 00”-06° 06’ 40” Gem (Sc IC-lvl3) KEEPING STILL, MOUNTAIN: W.52, Line 4: Responsive.
Main Theme
34. POWER OF THE GREAT
(Alternative Name: 60. Assertive Thinking)
THE SEQUENCE:
Zodiac:………..06° – 12° Gemini
Calendar:……..Northern Hemisphere: May 27 to Jun 2 approx
……………………Southern Hemisphere: Nov 27 to Dec 4 approx
House 10:…….156° – 162° rising from IC
Time of day:…10:24 to 10:48 AM (Local Mean Time or Sun Dial time)
Aspect:………..156° – 162° Waxing
Moon Phase:.. Waxing Full Moon Phase (135° – 180°)
……………………(10 ½ to 14 days after the New Moon).
ABOVE AND BELOW:
Thunder above, heaven below.
Heavenly rumblings.
The arousing force above and power below.
Movement that escalates.
Creative excitement!
Do not waste time.
Seize the moment.
THE IMAGE:
Strong movement.
Great advances.
Sudden breakthroughs.
Resistance falls away.
Words of power will stimulate and excite.
They will not encounter any contention.
No one will argue.
Firm in truth.
Direct in action.
THE JUDGEMENT:
Movement without, strength within.
Truth can be disturbing.
Words will shock.
One speaks.
The effect is powerful.
Everyone will hear.
Actions will follow thoughts.
There will be no turning back.
One seizes the moment. Action escalates.
There is no time for inner peace.
One is preoccupied with outer expression.
FAMILY RELATIONSHIP:
The father to the first son.
When the father speaks, the first son jumps.
When the father moves, the first son will try to keep up.
The father’s firmness encourages the first son to persevere.
The father will push the first son to take the initiative and to be stronger.
The father has power. The first son wants his own power.
Their will is to be strong and to act. Neither one is patient.
They will laugh at the unexpected.
ZODIAC CONSIDERATIONS:
06-12GE: 34. The Power of the Great
Light and joy ascending.
Positive words will have a positive effect.
Laughter will overcome doubt.
Beauty will inspire.
If there is goodness in your heart
Push forward.
This is the time to express what is worthy.
THE LINES
Six in the sixth place: (06° – 07° Gemini)
The heavens rumble.
The old falls away.
One must surrender to the time and let go.
To argue or complain would be like yelling at thunder!
It would be wise to be of good cheer
And give support.
…..The sixth place: 06° – 07° Gemini: 58. The Joyous, Lake
…..Enjoy the moment.
…..Relax.
…..Be grateful.
…..Laugh and the world laughs with you.
……….Six in the sixth place:
……….The effect of words will be immediate
……….But they will not last long.
……….One cannot change
……….What has already been said or done.
Technical Considerations of Line 6:
Broken in an even place
Appropriate receptivity
Yielding at the right time
(Astrological note: This place concerns the affairs of Houses 11 and 12)
No Holding Together
Inner Correspondence: Approval and support from Line 3
(Astrological note: Approval and support from Houses 5 and 6)
Trigrams of Influence:
Upper Primary
Zodiac Considerations (Sub-Pentans) for the Sixth Place:
Special Focus
58: THE JOYOUS, LAKE
(Alternative Name: 54. CONTENTMENT)
ABOVE AND BELOW:
The lake above, the lake below.
Happiness is doubled.
Excessive pleasure.
There is a strong impulse to get what one wants
And to enjoy oneself.
THE IMAGE:
The lake has its shores.
Choose a nice view.
Be of good cheer.
Joy spreads joy.
One is increased by happiness.
To share what is beautiful furthers.
To exceed the boundaries of what is right will bring shame.
In the face of laughter worries disappear.
THE JUDGEMENT:
Enjoyment without, enjoyment within.
The pleasures and passions of spring prevail.
One smile will inspire another smile.
If one gives what one has, happiness will be doubled.
Culture, however, should prevail over vulgarity.
Too much of anything will spoil it.
Where there is beauty there is also ugliness.
How can anyone be satisfied or content
If anyone else is hungry or deprived?
FAMILY RELATIONSHIP:
The third daughter to herself.
She will win more by charm than by force.
She will respond to happiness and joy.
She likes to have fun
And prides herself on her tastes.
She wants what she wants,
And is inclined to overindulge.
She cannot imagine what too much happiness could be.
She is intolerant to what she does not want.
She will not rest in discontent.
Her happiness touches everyone she meets.
Any dissatisfaction will also be apparent.
The more she shares, the greater her popularity will be.
The more she indulges, the greater her waistline will be.
It is easy for her to attract people,
But difficult to get rid of them.
ZODIAC CONSIDERATIONS:
06-12 TA: 58. The Joyous, Lake
The pleasures of spring increase.
There is much beauty.
There is much to do and much to see.
Too much indulgence will attract envy and scorn.
Simple pleasures are best.
One should not encourage the lusts of others.
To increase the joy of others is noble and wise.
You will find happiness in the light of their eyes.
THE LINES
Nine in the first place: (06° – 07° Taurus)
Smile and the world smiles with you.
Use what resources you have
To make things better.
…..The first place: 06° – 07° Taurus: 52. Keeping Still, Mountain
…..Be consistent.
…..Keep the toes and the jaw still
…..And the ears open.
……….Nine in the first place:
……….One starts with a smile.
……….This is a good beginning.
……….Perseverance furthers.
Technical Considerations of Line 1:
Solid in an odd place
Appropriate action
Firmness at the right time
(Astrological note: This place concerns the affairs of Houses 1 and 2)
No Holding Together
No Correspondence
Trigrams of Influence:
Lower Primary
Zodiac Considerations (Sub-Pentans) for the First Place:
Intimate Detail
52. KEEPING STILL, MOUNTAIN
(Alternative Name: 9. Holding Steady)
ABOVE AND BELOW:
The mountain above, the mountain below.
Keep the mouth closed and the toes still.
Stillness without and stillness within.
The mind is quiet and the body is calm.
The issue is not about what to do
But what not to do.
THE IMAGE:
The Mountain.
The mountain presents the problem.
The mountain provides the solution.
Keep still.
Do not give importance or momentum to negativity.
In this way deliverance will come.
It is not your move.
Let your judgments go.
Everything comes down the mountain in its own time.
Be detached and silent.
Rest secure.
THE JUDGEMENT:
The toes are still and the tongue is still.
Keeping still within and keeping still without.
The ears are open but silence is maintained.
Who would dare to disturb this tranquility?
Through non action everything will be done.
FAMILY RELATIONSHIP:
The third son to himself.
He will keep still….he has to!
He knows he has two older brothers
Who will be quick to assert their dominance.
He will keep to himself and wait for a benefit.
He will let them fight it out for his support.
He will wait to do his own thing in his own good time.
The older brothers will not always think in h is best interest.
He will be slow to respond.
The third son can sense when there is trouble.
He will not want to be bullied or blamed.
He will be content with little things.
They will build into bigger things in time.
He will let his older brothers make their own mistakes.
He will wait for his opportunities.
He does not like to be disturbed or inconvenienced.
ZODIAC CONSIDERATIONS:
06-12 SC: 52. Keeping Still
Waiting for deliverance.
One must not harbour negativity.
One must not use force to solve problems.
It would be presumptuous to assume control
Or to expect others to live up to your understanding.
Bad company will have a bad effect.
Be consistent and reliable.
Do not complain.
No doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
THE LINES
Six in the fourth place: (09° – 10° Scorpio)
One listens but does not speak.
One will not increase difficulties.
To wait for answers is appropriate.
…..The fourth place: 09° – 10° Scorpio: 35. Progress
…..Progress in what is light.
…..Clarity without words.
…..Inspired by teamwork.
……….Six in the fourth place:
……….Sudden sounds.
……….One does not respond.
……….Sudden thoughts.
……….One says nothing.
……….In this way everyone is included.
Technical Considerations of Line 4:
Broken in an even place
Appropriate receptivity
Yielding at the right time
(Astrological note: This place concerns the affairs of Houses 7 and 8)
Holding Together with appropriate energy below.
(Astrological note: Appropriate reinforcement from Houses 5 and 6)
No Correspondence
Trigrams of Influence:
Lower Nuclear Upper Nuclear Upper Primary
Upper Nuclear
Upper Primary
Zodiac Considerations (Sub-Pentans) for the Fourth Place:
Aspect Hexagrams
Stars By Degree
Earth Zodiac
Light of Qabalah in this Degree
Light of Qabalah in this Degree
Light of Qabalah in this Degree
Ancestors by Degree
Movement by Degree
Drumming by Degree
Drumming by Degree
This hexagram reveals the drum rhythm by degree. Play this on your own or in a drum circle for the New Moon. Tune into the seed moment of the month. The Base at the red dot should be played louder!
Melodies (Scales) by Degree
Each degree has a very special melody or scale. You can play this with any instrument and tune into the feelings of this New Moon.
Watch the video:
GEM 06°-07° (IC) THE POWER OF THE GREAT: W.34, Line 6: Passive.
https://youtu.be/MgIoMrtvPT8?si=as0rY4-PG9K29l83
Chanting by Degrees
Chanting on the New Moon evokes a very special presence.
It is one of the most powerful and sensitive times to chant.
Chanting by Degrees
This is the Chant for the New Moon in Gemini at 06Gem06. By chanting you will tune into the essence of this New Moon in Gemini.
——— 5 minutes of call and response chanting
——— 1 minute of continuous chanting
Watch the video:
GEM 06°-07° (IC) THE POWER OF THE GREAT: W.34, Line 6: Passive.
https://youtu.be/MgIoMrtvPT8?si=as0rY4-PG9K29l83
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I Ching Links
How to use your horoscope to access the I Ching. The 64 Hexagrams as a Zodiac of 64 divisions.
The relationship of the three main cycles: the year (sun), the month (moon) and the day (earth) to both the I Ching and astrology.
A site about the I Ching with a good history, and instructions about how to divine a hexagram using yarrow stalks, coins or dice. The mystical Great Treatise that explains the inner depths of the I Ching is also here.
A new interpretation of the I Ching Hexagrams. References to the Superior Man have been removed. In its place the accentuation is on the individual. One does this, one does that, one remains free of blame!
https://www.i-ching-changes.com
A collection of cosmic connections to the I Ching. How numbers, the Kabbalah, and the seven rays relate to the I Ching, and to many other systems of understanding.
The Eight Trigrams of Earlier and Later Heaven and their relationship to Astrology.
On this site you will find applications of the I Ching to rhythm, melody and to chanting.
This takes the I Ching interpretations beyond the realm of words.
http://www.musicofthespheres.net
This website has mystical musical insights.
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Robin is the Astrological Advisor to the Royal Canadian Mint and this April 2025 a new Zodiac Coin has been minted and made available to the public. Truly a manifestation of the Sun, Jupiter and Uranus in Taurus.
